Shopping | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 22

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July 15, 2016

Love This Bracelet? Me Too. Guess Who Has It? #ITSBANANA !

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Giles & Brother Leather wrap bracelet banana

I wear as much Giles & Brother jewelry as I can possibly collect/afford, and I do love clothes from Banana Republic, so to see the two team up for not a design collab but rather a symbiotic selling relationship makes a lot of sense to me! The above pictured Giles & Brother Leather Wrapped Skinny Cuff ($180) is one of about 30 items from the jewelry brand that can be purchased online or in-store at Banana Republic, ushering an era of third party offerings that keenly co-exist with a Banana aesthetic and wardrobe, and a natural connection for both brands’ customers to make. Labels featured through the retailer include Giles & Brother, Elizabeth Cole,  Eugenia Kim, and August.

The news about these third party offerings makes this Banana fan HAPPY, as I own at least one item from all of these labels, reinforcing the shrewd selections made of coupling the brand with the right design partners.  Check out each brand’s products and availability at Banana Republic online, here, here, here and here!

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July 8, 2016

Introducing the AMAZING Mara Hoffman for Sephora Collection

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Mara Hoffman x Sephora Collection

If it were up to me (and I could afford it), I would canvas my person and my home with everything Mara Hoffman. Her deft skills at creating gorgeous prints in easy silhouettes have made her a long-time favorite of mine during New York Fashion Week (for about 13 years to be precise), and her signature style of incorporating vibrant color with motifs of Bohemia, travel, mythology, tribal, and botanical inclinations makes her products easy to identify. She’s already stretched her original ready to wear line into swimwear, activewear, kids, and bridal, and now has embarked upon the limited edition Mara Hoffman for Sephora Collection, called Kaleidescape, which is available now, exclusively at Sephora stores, at Sephora.com, and at MaraHoffman.com.

Mara not only utilized her Maristar design in lilac and turquoise on packaging and accessories in earth-conscious materials, but also worked with the brand to craft high quality cosmetic formulas with a focus on natural beauty, incorporating ingredients such as sunflower seed oil, cocoa seed butter, lavender and rosemary leaf extract, and coconut oil.

The 12 options available for purchase range in price from $18-$110, and are listed below:
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July 7, 2016

Sneak Peek: Henri Bendel for Fall 2016

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Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Soho Backpack]

henri bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016

[W 57th Carryall in Plaid]

Henri Bendel jewelry fall 2016

[Diamond Slice Hinge Cuff]

Henri Bendel fall 2016 bucket bag
Henri Bendel jewelry fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016 hat
Henri Bendel fall 2016

[W57th Crossbody Hobo]

Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Premium Dinner Satchel]

Henri Bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Uptown Satchel in Blocked]

Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Carmen Cat Eye Sunglasses]

Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Floral Camo Scarf]

Henri Bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel jewelry fall 2016

[Carmen Cat Eye Sunglasses]

Henri Bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016

[W57th Schoolbag]

Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Uptown Satchel in Blocked]

Henri Bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Southstreet Drawstring]

Henri Bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Uptown Continental Wallet, Mind Your Business Card Case,, W 57th Round Coin Purse]

Henri Bendel fall 2016
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Henri Bendel jewelry fall 2016
Henri Bendel jewelry fall 2016
Henri Bendel fall 2016 fragrance suite 712
Henri Bendel fall 2016

[Chrystie mini messenger]

Henri Bendel fall 2016
Henri Bendel Gloves fall 2016
henri bendel fall 2016

[Premium Tassel Crossbody]

Inspired by nature and Impressionist art, rich tones such as olive, Viking red, cognac, and  soft floral appliqué adornment mingle with anticipated neutrals in silhouettes both signature and new at Henri Bendel for fall 2016. This season the W 57th Schoolbag debuts, and the Soho Backpack proves that the back-strapping style isn’t going away any time soon. As the weather will inevitably turn colder, expect a great array of accessories to stylishly combat the chill, such as leather gloves, scarves, capes and fur hats. And don’t forget about the jewels! Lovely pearl-motif pieces in a deep, dark hue make their way into the fall lineup, which, coupled with the Impressionist art inspiration, feels like the right moment for a fashionable revival.

July 1, 2016

Celebrating a Birthday, Italian Style

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frantio redoro tasting
[Warming up the extra virgin olive oil for a tasting; photo Courtesy of Redoro]

What could be better commemorating a birthday than sitting at a large table with good company, great food, and amazing wine? It just so happened that my big day this year fell on the same one as the “Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flavor Your Life” event, which featured a tasting,  food made from the sampled extra virgin olive oil options and wine, plentiful delicious wine, also made from the same farm, Frantoi Redoro, that produces the olive oil. An educational culinary experience unfolded, as food expert Lou DiPalo shared interesting anecdotes about the nature of olive oil (it should always be in a dark bottle, once you open it, you really should finish it up in six months), while the CEO of the family run Redoro estate, Daniele Salvagno, jumped into the conversation every now and again, even walking around the room and making sure everyone had one extra drizzle of olive oil atop the ultra delectable food, made by Italian Chef Andrea Tiberi.

If you’re like me and sampling olive oil is something you’ve never done before, place a few drops to graze the bottom of a shot glass,twist it in your hands (pictured above) to warm it up a bit, and guzzle a little of down the back of the throat, making a slight slurping noise along the way. Extra virgin olive oil is defined as such as it is pressed without heat or chemicals, also referred to as being cold pressed, and the acidity must be below .8% to also be considered extra virgin. 100% Italian olive oil can be a single variety of olives, or blends of them from several different regions of Italy for a unique taste. Just like wine, the flavor profile can be affected by the climate and soil, and different areas of Italy create different types of oil that vary in their tastes and weightiness depending on the type of food or dish and what may be appropriate.

frantoi redoro

All of the extra virgin olive oils tasted during the evening came from the Redoro farm estate in Grezzana, located north of Verona and has been creating the aromatic and delicious green-hued oil for over one hundred years. To this day, olives are still hand picked, ground and pressed on location, and certified as DOP (authenticates the origin of the product). What an incredible evening, and way to spend a birthday! The joy of tasting amazing extra virgin olive oil can continue at home with Redoro‘s products, which just began to be sold in the United States. Be on the look out for the brand at reputable food establishments nationwide, starting with Costco. Buon appetito!

Click below for four heavenly recipes, all featuring extra virgin olive oil, courtesy of  the “Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flavor Your Life” event.

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